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Is This the Best Kept Secret in Cruise Travel? - Banter Onboard - June 1 2024

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👁️ 3K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 40:08
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · SpringVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We had a fabulous cruise. We really did.

This one was pretty close [to perfection].

We were so pleasantly surprised.

It was beyond expectations.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider an interior cabin if you are a light sleeper and want to avoid deck noise.
Be aware that drink package coverage may not match current drink prices; budget for small upcharges.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Small ships are old and datedOlder ships are well-maintained and renovated; refurbishments keep them modern.
Less entertainment on small shipsSmall ships can have full entertainment schedules, including live bands and shows.
Compromised staff quality on small shipsStaff on small ships can be exceptionally friendly and happy, enhancing the experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a small ship like the Volendam?
QHow does the entertainment on a small ship compare to larger ships?
QIs it worth paying more for a small ship experience on an existing cruise line?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconDrink Package2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bar Harbor3½ Happy Bacon
Charlottetown4 Happy Bacon
Top: Anne of Green Gables sites
Halifax4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Peggy's Cove loop
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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